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"The addition of Daniel has helped a lot, we've got a great understanding," the 26-year-old said. "In previous years it's chopped and changed, the wingers I've been playing with.

"But me and Daniel have been playing together for a while and it's helped our relationship.

"That consistency of me and him playing on the right always helps."

The pair have been almost ever-present on the right flank for the Ibrox side this campaign, with Tavernier rediscovering the attacking threat that made him a stand-out during his first season at the club.

The bulk of criticism levelled at the former Wigan man during his time in Scotland has been at the other end of the pitch, but admits Candeias - and former full-back Murty - have helped him become a more consistent defender.

Tavernier also commended Murty's influence in organising the Rangers rearguard

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He said: "Daniel puts in a lot of miles on the pitch. He works hard for the team offensively and defensively. That's what you want as a full-back, the winger to come help you.

"I'll try to help him as much as I can attacking as well. As it's shown this season, the levels that we've put it, it's been good.

"The manager has worked with me a couple of times one-on-one, but as a defensive unit we're working hard to defend against the opposition. At the end of the day if a goal goes in the finger is always pointed at the defence or the goalkeeper."